Planning a trip to Shimla Kullu Manali

Simla Kullu Manali remain the top favorite destinations in Himachal Pradesh. Be it a family vacation or a honeymoon trip or a corporate getaway, Shimla, Kullu and Manali are the most visited destinations among travelers.

Before planning a trip to Simla, Kullu and Manali you can browse through the articles which have information about reaching Shimla and Manali.

Traveling time remains a big factor and entire day has to be kept for traveling from one destination to the other.

Since Shimla happens to be the nearest destination from Delhi and Chandigarh, traveling to Shimla first is advisable.

Places to visit in Shimla

Minimum stay of two nights at Shimla is required. On day one after reaching Shimla explore The Mall road in the evening. The Mall is an open air shopping street in the city center with lots of shops and restaurants. Evenings are quite lively on The Mall at Shimla.

Next day visit Kufri located at a distance of 16 km ahead of Shimla. Kufri was once famous for it’s Ski slopes. Now the slopes have all vanished. Kufri offers a great view of Himalayan snowline. Kufri also has a Himalayan Nature Park which houses some of the animals and birds found in the region. Enjoy a few touristy things, like the yak and pony rides around Kufri.

The highest point around Kufri is the Mahasu peak. One can trek to the peak or hire ponies.

Kufri becomes crowded during season time resulting in frequent traffic jams.

Around Shimla, one can visit the Jakhu hill, famous for the Hanuman Temple with lots of monkeys thronging the place. Vice Regal Lodge, the residence of the Viceroy during British Raj now housing the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies should also be explored.

Naldehra, once famous for the golf course is now off bound for tourists. Earlier the road used to go through the golf course but now the area has been sealed with a new road built bypassing the golf course.

In Shimla, visit Kufri during the first half and then visit Jakhu Hill and Vice Regal lodge.

Shimla to Manali journey

Shimla to Manali journey winds up through Mandi and Kullu. If one leaves early from Shimla one can also visit Manikaran. The route to Manikaran bifurcates from Bhuntar. Bhuntar to Manikaran is a 35 km drive.

Places to visit in Manali

After reaching Manali, do not rush to Rohtang straight as the journey is quite demanding. Instead explore local Manali and Naggar. Hadimba Temple, Vashisht and Buddhist monastry can be explored in the first half of the day around Manali and then visit Naggar, 22 km from Manali. Drive from Manali to Naggar is quite beautiful. Naggar is a small village famous for Roerich Art Gallery. Spend some time at Naggar and later come back to Manali.

Next day visit the Rohtang Pass. Rohtang is located 52 km from Manali. It takes 3 hours to reach Rohtang. Due to frequent landslides and traffic jams, it may take longer to reach Rohtang. If one is visiting Manali during season time it is always better to leave Manali early by 7 am to reach Rohtang well in time.

Rani Nallah has been a major landslide point this season because of the melting snow.

While returning back visit Solang which is famous for joy rides and mini Kufri like feel.

In Manali, visit local Manali and Solang on day two and Rohtang Pass and Solang on day three.

Simla Kullu Manali itinerary can be clubbed as:

Day 1 – Arrival at Shimla. Evening on the Mall road

Day 2 – Kufri and local Shimla sightseeing

Day 3 – Shimla to Manali journey. Detour to Manikaran if time permits. Evening at Manali

Day 4 – Local Manali sightseeing and excursion to Naggar.

Day 5 – Visit Rohtang Pass and Solang

Day 6 – Departure from Manali.

If one has more days in hand plan to add more days at Shimla or Manali at will. While returning stay at Chandigarh for a night and explore Chandigarh.

I hope this article will help you in planning your Simla Kullu Manali trip. Few more places can also be explored at both the places. This is a suggested itinerary for a week’s trip to Simla Kullu Manali.

If you have any questions I would be happy to answer them in the comments below.

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from manali to chandigarh how long it will take time? at 4.25 pm we are booked for unchahar exp.

http://www.himachaltaxi.com Vikas

Manali Chandigarh is 320 km and 9 hours drive with short breaks in between

baishakhi

from simla to manali if we booked tata indica for 5 days then how much it cost?

http://www.himachaltaxi.com Vikas

If you leave the car at Manali then the cost will be 9500/ and if you leave the car at Chandigarh on day 5 then it will be 11,000/

mohan

i want to go Chandigarh to simla 2night in simla then go to manali 2 night in manali then go to dharamsala 2 n stay then go to pathankot. with sightseeing
please tel me fair of car 8seted sumo or van

Abhijeet

Pls tell the all inclusive taxi fare of a tavera for himachal tour starting from kalka and ending at amritsar for 8 days covering shimla-shimla local(fagu,kufri,chail)-manali-manali local-rohtang pass-solang valley-dalhousie-khajjiar-amritsar drop.

Narinder

We are planning trip to Simla,Kullu and manalli trip from Delhi.
Should be 8 to 9 days with good hotel accomodation.
I would like to know approximate cost.
I will appreciate response.

riyaz

We are planning a trip to Simla,Kullu and manalli from Delhi 6 adults and 3 childrens.
Should be 5 to 6 days hotel booking will be done from our side.
I would like to know approximate cost for travelling and better way to travel.
I will appreciate early response.

Subeer Kumar

I will be requiring an innova from 4th to 11th dec 2012. Will be going from Chandigarh to Manali, then to Dalhousie and then back to Chandigarh. What will be the cost for the same. Pls provide the details by mail. Will be waiting for the same.

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Dear Mr Kumar

Have replied on your email.

http://www.himachaltaxi.com/simla-kullu-manali.html Vikas

Hi Team,

We are planning trip for SHIMLA-KULLU-MANALI similar to your above itineray, change could be instead of 6D/5N it could be 7D/6N (extra day in Manali). Please suggest best N A/C car cost as well as tour package rate.
Plan is for mid of November. What r the chance to hav snow fall?

Thanks.

aruna

Hi

I really liked the itinerary you have mentioned and great description for visitors. Hats Off!!

We are planning a trip for me and my parents aged around 70yrs during 24-30 Dec 2012 . Can you suggest how we should plan our trip from Bangalore, if we want come to Shimla by train. Also can you suggest traveling comfortably given their age.

Hope to hear an early reply.
Thank you!

rahul khandelwal

sir ,i have booked my train tickets from mughalsarai to kalka for 17/12/12 & will reach kalka on 18/12/12. i want to stay in shimla for two nights &then move to kullu & then to manali for two nights stay.please plan my trip and suggest me for good hotels ,taxi & return to patna.also please tell me the taxi hiring cost. i have planned this trip for my honeymoon,so kindly suggest everythg on that context only.